The Golden Child, Penelope Fitzgerald's first work of fiction, is a classically plotted British mystery centred around the arrival of the 'Golden Child' at a London museum. Far be it for the hapless Waring Smith, junior officer at a prominent London museum, to expect any kind of thanks for his work on the opening of the year's biggest exhibition – The Golden Child. But when he is nearly strangled to death by a shadowy assailant and packed off to Moscow to negotiate with a mysterious curator, he finds himself at the centre of a sinister web of conspiracy, fraudulent artifacts and murder... Her first novel and a comic gem, 'The Golden Child' is written with the sharp wit and unerring eye for human foibles that mark Penelope Fitzgerald out as a truly inimitable author, and one to be cherished. Views: 48
Lord Davenport and Lord Pennella have just made a bet for the hand of Miss Regina Giles. The gentleman she chooses wins the loser’s estate. It’s the most daring wager at White’s, and quite possibly the most foolish. Toby York, the Earl of Davenport, knew it was a mistake to make the wager when Lord Pennella stormed into White’s bragging that he could get any lady he wished. Toby really should have kept his mouth shut. But he didn’t. And now there are only three things he can do to protect Miss Giles. One, he must get her to choose him instead of Pennella. Two, he must make sure she never finds out about the wager. And three, he must quietly break off the engagement so that she is free to marry a gentleman worthy of her. As long as he doesn’t fall in love with her, there should be no problems. Too bad things never work out the way they’re planned. Views: 48
Once a player, always a player? "Not so," insists Charlie's stepdad, a former player himself.Living in Colorado, Charlotte "Charlie" Best has denied having any feelings for Josh—a self-proclaimedreformed player—for the past two years. But seeing him again, now she's moved to New York City, forces her to admit the truth. She's in love with him. Too bad he's about to marry her friend, Olivia.Will he ever get a break? Josh Branson has spent the last two years working to be the kind of man Charlie deserves. Now she's in town but instead of taking his time to win her over, he needs to get married as soon as possible. Surely his good friend Olivia will help him out.Schemes fall apart as too many matchmakers—Charlie included—work at cross-purposes to bring Josh together with the woman they think he loves."If you like Hallmark movies, you'll love The Best... Views: 48
For Brenna Ward, fulfilling the New Year's resolution she made with her best friends to make time for love this year is proving difficult. The problem isn’t finding a date, it’s the falling in love bit... until she discovers that her best friend's brother has feelings for her.Ash Payne has tried for years to make Brenna notice him—to no avail. Now that Brenna’s dating another new guy, he’s finally forced himself to accept that she’ll never feel the same way about him. So he takes steps to ensure that he moves on from her—for real, this time.When Brenna sneaks her way into Ash's every day life by working in his clinic as a temporary receptionist, the chance to explore what they could have together presents itself. But with complications from a past relationship muddying the waters, can Brenna convince Ash that her intentions go beyond merely feeling sorry for him? And, after years of unrequited love, can Ash allow himself to hope again?*****Each book in the Time for Love series is a strong stand-alone novel that would give you enjoyment on its own. To fully enjoy the series, however, the author recommends reading them in order.Book 1: Forever (Rebecca Andrews and Zach Carmichael)Book 2: Finally (Sarah Daley and Jeff Carmichael)Book 3: Again (Amanda Payne and Connor Reid)Book 4: Always (Brenna Ward and Ash Payne)Book 5: At Last (Gemma Aldwyn and Greg Carmichael)(These books are for adults only. They contain hot sexual content.) Views: 48
Now available for the first time as an eBook, this luminescent novel by New York Times bestselling author Nancy Thayer enthralls with a story of difficult choices, complicated loves, and hard-won triumphs. At the age of forty-six, Daphne Miller is a first-time homeowner, a divorced college administrator whose daughter has moved in with her father. On a dirt road in the green mountains of southern Vermont, Daphne has at last found a home of her own. It may be tiny, but the rustic cottage is hers, and she's determined to make it perfect. Just down the lane, Jack Hamilton and his young family move in. The newly appointed English professor Jack has long dreamed of teaching at his prestigious alma mater, but his wife Carey Ann is terribly unhappy in rural New England. As Daphne takes Carey Ann under her wing, Jack suppresses his growing attraction for his new neighbor and the two become friends. But for Daphne, this increasingly complex friendship... Views: 48
